Chapter 402: Unmasking the ultimate mastermind! Unleashing pure dread upon the Luofu!
The Shackling Prison, bottom floor.
In the dim environment.
Even though the brightness of the jade abacus had been adjusted to very low, it still appeared somewhat glaring.
But even so.
Mok Tok and Jiaoqiu still paid close attention to the plot unfolding on it.
Because.
Just now.
Jiaoqiu had made his debut!
He was even accompanying Yanqing, Yunli, and March 7th to view the Skysplitter.
Upon arriving at the scene.
Seeing the magnificent and grand starship.
Yanqing couldn't help but sigh: "Tomorrow, when the bell rings and the salvos fire, Yanqing will represent the Xianzhou Luofu Cloud Knights, standing on the stage to accept challenges from the brave warriors of all directions."
"Yanqing was taken by the General's side since childhood, taught swordsmanship and military strategy. Swinging the sword ten thousand times a day, thrusting ten thousand times, over and over, over and over…"
"I understand that I seem to be different from ordinary children. I have never envied the toys and freedom they have, nor have I ever felt that practicing the sword single-mindedly was boring or difficult."
"Even when stepping onto the battlefield, slaying enemies, and clashing with those hideous Abominations, I feared nothing."
"Every day, I could feel myself getting stronger, stronger, and a little bit stronger… Grasping victory in my hands time after time—there is no greater joy in the world than this."
"But later, I took a sword strike from someone. That strike shattered my originally perfect self-confidence into pieces. The moment that strike arrived, for the first time, I felt fear. Perhaps this is what Master Jiaoqiu calls 'the fleeting moment of life and death, where all thoughts turn to void'."
As soon as Yanqing said this.
The bullet comments flooded out eagerly!
…
"An anonymous lady named Jingliu."
"Jingliu."
"Mainly, that strike wasn't even cast with her Ultimate in the Spectral Transmigration state. The Ultimate animation slashes several times, but she only used one strike against Yanqing."
"My ancestor who lives in the dialogue."
"This kid Yanqing really steps up when things happen!"
"Of five people, Yanqing fought three."
"No need to worry, the Yanqing in reality probably hasn't received so many beatings yet. He is still that high-spirited youth!"
"Yeah, thank goodness for Honkai: Star Rail! Otherwise, Yanqing would have suffered terribly~"
…
Beneath the blue sky and the starship.
Yanqing's tone became more and more confident and mature.
"After that, Yanqing had to bow his head, picking up those fragments one by one, piecing them together, trying to reconstruct the happy self of the past. But no matter what I did, I seemed unable to recreate my past state of mind."
"From time to time, I would ask myself: why exactly do I swing my sword? If I am destined to face the next defeat, why should I continue to swing it? Is it to regain the joy of victory? To meet the General's expectations? Or to leave behind Cloud Knight achievements?"
"The General can instruct me in swordsmanship, but he cannot teach me the reason to swing the sword. He told me: the reason to swing the sword must be found by myself. For this, Yanqing was deeply troubled, tossing and turning."
"But after this pleasant chat with Master Jiaoqiu, Yanqing has found the answer in his heart."
"As a member of the Cloud Knights and the General's disciple, I carry a lot, and am destined to carry even more."
"But only when I swing my sword can I feel that I can let go of everything. I like the me who charges forward, swinging a sword with all my might at the obstacles ahead."
"And it is precisely for such a me that I swing my sword."
This speech, which sounded like an enlightenment of his path, made many players marvel in admiration.
In front of the jade abacus.
Seeing these scenes.
Jiaoqiu also nodded slightly.
"Presumably, Yanqing is also watching this plot right now."
"This can be considered a little extra tutoring given to him by the Feathered Spirit…"
"Through this self-narration, he should have a deeper understanding of his own path."
"In any other game, a youth like this would definitely be the protagonist."
In the game, his character also sighed, "Yanqing, oh Yanqing, so young yet speaking like an elder."
Subsequently, Jiaoqiu expressed that he had to bid farewell for now.
And before leaving.
He left behind a sentence.
"By the way, young brother Yanqing, in an automatically operating area like Starskiff Haven, do so many of us usually stroll around on ordinary days?"
It seemed that this reminder from Jiaoqiu was precisely what worked!
Just as Yanqing was preparing to lead the two away.
Three suspicious individuals caught their attention!
A person dressed as an artisan said: "…Shut up, Red Fang. The ship here is not a beastship after all. I need some time to get it done."
"You voluntarily put on the skin of a lowly beast, joined this operation, and dedicated yourself to the glorious cause. Now you tell me you can't get it done? Do you know how many ships we need?" a Cloud Knight said coldly.
"I am trying my best, I am researching, all of this takes time."
THUMP—!
Mok Tok's heart instantly skipped a beat!
Oh no!
Had the plot finally come to this part after all?
And right from the start, the content of the dialogue had already exposed key information!
—The Borisin possessed the ability to disguise themselves as Foxians!
Beside him, Jiaoqiu's eyes also narrowed instantly.
Revealing a solemn expression!
Mok Tok was already thinking about whether to strike first and knock Jiaoqiu unconscious…
Just then.
A Cloud Knight rushed over.
"Healer Jiaoqiu, General Feixiao requests you to assemble quickly. The General has important matters to discuss with you!"
Jiaoqiu frowned.
Obviously.
He cared a lot about the current plot.
But his identity was, after all, the General's counselor.
Military orders were like mountains.
They brooked no delay.
"Alright, I understand. I'll be right there."
Before leaving.
Jiaoqiu took another deep look at Mok Tok.
But in the end, he made no other move.
With only Mok Tok left.
He let out a long sigh of relief.
He stood up.
A look of determination appeared in his eyes.
"There is no time left…"
"This should be the last chance."
Cautiously, he arrived before the cell door holding Hoolay.
Using a method unique to the Borisin, he transmitted a message to the door!
"Lord Hoolay, we must act."
"Next, I will find a way to draw the three Generals away."
"When the time comes, please take the opportunity to escape from the South Gate!"
Soon.
Hoolay, behind the cell door, also sent back a response: "Is no one guarding over there?"
Mok Tok replied: "That is a side gate of the Shackling Prison…"
"I secretly overheard that Yanqing's conversation."
"He was dispatched to the South Gate. There is only him there, along with some useless jailers."
"With your strength, Lord, breaking out is absolutely not a problem!"
"Next, I will find an opportunity to meet up with you, Lord!"
"As long as we escape, we will have no more scruples!"
Hoolay let out a suppressed low growl.
Revealing a trace of excitement and wildness.
"That's right, Mok Tok. It seems you have made some progress."
"It's time to strike."
"As long as we escape this prison, Luofu will be the next to fall into terror!"
The plan was set!
To prevent others from becoming suspicious.
Mok Tok quickly left the front of the cell door.
Just as he returned to the position of the jade abacus.
Jiaoqiu arrived closely behind.
"Damned lowly beasts! Lingering like dog-skin plasters that won't go away!"
Mok Tok cursed secretly in his heart.
But on his face, he still had to put on a respectful expression.
"Where did you go just now?" Jiaoqiu asked.
"I went to the front of the cell door. I wanted to confirm Hoolay's condition," Mok Tok replied.
Because he wasn't sure if Jiaoqiu was testing him.
Saying this left no loopholes.
"You are quite attentive."
"Of course, as a member of the Cloud Knights…"
Before Mok Tok could finish his sentence.
A harsh sound suddenly came from the nearby jade abacus!
"Beast, die, you lowly beast!"
Mok Tok and Jiaoqiu's gazes simultaneously looked toward the screen of the jade abacus.
"How is that possible! These Foxians… why did these Foxians change their appearance?" Yanqing said in surprise.
"These guys aren't Foxians at all. They just revealed their true forms. These guys are genuine Borisin, the same group of pests as the bandits I defeated on that IPC ship," Yunli said with certainty.
"What kind of illusion did these guys use? When we were tracking them just now, they looked no different from ordinary Xianzhou Foxians…"
"This isn't a simple disguise of putting on Xianzhou clothing and shaving off whiskers. These Borisin used some method to make their appearance completely identical to Foxians."
Yanqing's tone became more and more solemn.
And the atmosphere in front of the jade abacus also became increasingly tense!
As if the fuse had already been lit.
About to explode!
"They even have official identities. Sky-Faring Commission, Artisanship Commission, and… the Cloud Knights?"
"Let me look at this fake Cloud Knight's waist tag, maybe we can get some clues."
"Lu Jun? A duty officer of the Patrol Guard? …Wait!"
The moment these words appeared.
Jiaoqiu immediately acted!
The folding fan in his hand was projected out.
Exploding like dynamite.
In the smoke.
Mok Tok was completely unharmed.
But the characteristics of a Borisin had already begun to appear on his body.
The Foxian disguise had failed.
"Heh, consider yourselves lucky."
Mok Tok sneered.
Leaping up.
He quickly fled into the depths of the darkness.
And Jiaoqiu also acted immediately.
But it wasn't to pursue Mok Tok.
Instead, he had to inform the Generals of this matter as quickly as possible!